Within the city of New York, which is considered to be one of the biggest cities that most denizens flock to, we can see our main group within a hotel lobby as Kieran Castiel is sitting on a seat with Melissa Shield sitting next to him in the next seat. However, the two were waiting for David Shield and Damon Castiel to finish with the bookings as Kieran simply had his hands in his pockets, feeling rather bored as Melissa was reading through what this hotel had to offer.

She had excitement written all over her face as she was explaining to Kieran what she was able to read.

Melissa: "Wow! This hotel has everything! Indoor pools! A full day spa as well!"

Kieran then sighed.

Kieran: "Don't try to get used to it Mel... We're only staying for the night since we just happened to be stopping by New York while on our way to our next destination..."

Melissa stopped her enthusiastic look as she noticed Kieran's not so interested face. It was clear that something was on Kieran's mind as Melissa was worried about him. Understandably, not too long ago, they encountered some Alien Bounty Hunters that practically wanted the watch on Kieran's wrist, which they now knew as the Omnitrix. 

From Melissa's perspective about all of this, she was aware that Kieran has been a bit more focused on trying to improve himself as quickly as possible. Though for some reason, Kieran's enthusiasm has been diminished. She probably knew the reason why, as the while Kieran's first ever Villain takedown was none other than Dr. Animo, his first proper wake-up call to reality was because of the Alien Bounty Hunters from before.

Melissa: "Kieran, is this about what happened not too long ago?"

Kieran: "I felt like I was completely humiliated for most of the situation... I know I did what I had to do, to save you and everyone else but... those Bounty Hunters really gave me a beating. I still have a long way to go if I intend on becoming a Hero..."

Melissa: "Kieran... You technically didn't have the Omnitrix until recently. You've had it for a short period of time. You technically are still learning how to handle yourself since you have to treat it like a Quirk that is a part of you..."

Kieran: "But that still isn't enough... I can't learn from just training constantly with the forms... I need the action, the thrill of the moment to motivate me to learn... Drive, passion... Isn't that motivating enough to become a Hero...?"

Melissa: "I... I get what you're saying but..."

Kieran then sighs as he simply felt like Melissa wasn't understanding his point, making him feel alone in this situation.

Kieran: "Besides... How would you know...? I'm given such a burden or responsibility on my own two shoulders that could suffocate me at any moment when I don't know what kind of Hero I want to be... Your father is giving me advice and telling me where I need to focus on. While on the other hand, Grandpa is forcing me to follow the rules while sometimes you need to break them to save others... I don't know what everyone wants from me in the first place... The Quirkless guy who simply is an aspiring Support Item Inventor? Or this powerful Vigilante who goes out of his way to save others...?"

Melissa: "You still got a long time to determine that... We don't know until we're given enough time."

Kieran then gets up from his seat as Melissa was confused, though he spoke up.

Kieran: "I'm going out for a stroll for a little while. I'll be back later. I need a bit of time to myself as I felt like I didn't get any at all this vacation..."

He then put on his hood as he began to walk away with his hands in his pockets, making Melissa have a saddened look on her face as she couldn't formulate any words. She knew Kieran for a long time, and what he tends to do. As far as she knew, Kieran was probably under a lot of stress, supposedly trying to meet expectations. 

From the time when Kieran got the Omnitrix, his expectations were already set in stone. He holds a powerful tool in the palm of his hands, choosing to become a Hero through Vigilantism instead of using it for other benefits. While he has stated that he is doing it to help others, Melissa knows deep down that he is truly doing it for himself. She knew how desperate Kieran was back then into becoming a Hero, and yet now that he has that opportunity given to him out of nowhere, he is forcing himself to try and improve to meet the expectations of not only himself, but others around him.

She understands that he shouldn't rush himself, but there were times when Kieran was completely defiant and would rather push himself to meet the expectations he sets for himself. Though she knows another reason, that being because of her own father. From the beginning, her father has been helping Kieran learn and plan how each form should be used and maintained. While David would never admit it, she knows that he is trying to push Kieran to be a form of Symbol. She wants to tell her father that he shouldn't be pushing Kieran like this as he would be bound to making a mistake eventually that could cause problems, but every time she tried to, she would be ignored. 

She even knows that Kieran's grandfather is also onboard with getting Kieran to learn as fast as possible. So with all of that culminating together, alongside the recent encounters that Kieran has been through when being heroic, he might be overthinking things and stresses himself out without needing to. She in truth doesn't know how to help him besides being there for him if he ever wanted to talk. Though she knew that wouldn't work all the time as he would rather bottle it up until it explodes, or lets it out in a different manner. So all she can hope for Kieran now, is that he figures out a way to balance out his stress levels and become the Hero he wanted to be.

[Time Skip]

We see Kieran as he still had his hood up, walking about the streets of New York as it seemed to be quite a busy day for many people. He had his head down as he didn't want to look at anybody in the face at the moment, trying to formulate things in his head. He is confident enough to take down Villains, but he was always advised by David that he should only step in when it is necessary instead of just jumping the gun. Though that wasn't the thing that worried him the most, since he is aware that he is still learning and he can take down the low tier Villains, it was the encounter he had with the Alien Bounty Hunters that affected him the most.

He knows that he is improving bit by bit, even if sometimes the progress is slow. However, those Bounty Hunters to him were no joke, like as if he was actually fighting the real deal. He could at least confirm that now the device, that he now knows as the Omnitrix clearly came from outer space. He had always imagined there being Alien life out there in the vast Universe and possibly other Galaxies, but the truth of it all stems down from his encounter with Tetrax, as some of his words replayed in his head a fair amount of the time, making him think about who he wants to be.

It utilizes DNA, which binds to the host's own genetic structure.

Those words from Tetrax confirmed to Kieran that he indeed was holding something that would most likely be valuable, or perhaps be one of the most unique inventions that is beyond even his understanding. Though if he were to estimate, he has a feeling that whoever hired the Bounty Hunters after him, they clearly want the Omnitrix. 

The Omnitrix isn't some toy for your amusement. It's the most powerful weapon in the galaxy. The key to an epic battle, between good and evil.

Yet as Kieran thought about those words, it's clear as night and day that he has a whole new set of responsibilities on his shoulders that he can't exactly figure out what it truly means. He is probably holding one of the most dangerous devices he could ever wield in his life, yet he was able to save people, make people smile, and take down petty criminals and maybe a Villain or two depending. However, when listening to what Tetrax had said to him at that point, it somewhat opened his eyes to a greater picture, that maybe he is now caught as a middle ground between two opposing forces, whatever that may be. 

Though I advise you to be more careful on who you make as your enemy.

When those last words were mentioned to him through his head, Kieran couldn't help but wonder on who exactly hired those Bounty Hunters after him in the first place. It clearly was probably another Alien, which would make sense since they had extremely advanced technology in comparison to what Earth has. Though another theory he could come up with is that the weird robots he encountered the night when he got the Omnitrix, those might've belonged to the same person perhaps. 

Though with the aggression this person is putting out by just sending others after him, it is clear that this person isn't exactly after him for good purposes. Yet it worries him the more he thought about it. He practically became an open target, which means he'll have to improve as much as he can to be prepared ahead of time. However, since he hasn't encountered any of those Bounty Hunters, or any of those robots again, it would seem that they aren't doing anything again until certain times. He then quickly shook his head a bit, trying to get those thoughts out of his head for the time being, as he is trying to relieve stress, not make more of it.

Kieran: "Keep it together Kieran... Heroes need to keep a strong mind... There's no point dwelling on it until the time comes..."

He would be saying this to keep himself calm, trying to steel his nerves. However, he doesn't know if he could actually believe the words coming out of his own mouth as he sighed, coming to a halt as he looked up at a nearby sign. The store being in front of him was known as Total Zone. As he then looked through the store windows, he realized it was an Arcade as he smiled lightly to himself, taking off his hood.

Kieran: "Maybe playing some good old fashioned arcade games might ease my mind..."

He then made his way inside the Arcade, seeing the place being busy as he looked around, admiring the joy that some of the children and teenagers are having. Though as he spent a few minutes in the Arcade, he eventually found himself trying to play a game of baseball as an arcade game, only before he could swing, it was already game over, making him confused.

Kieran: "Wait, game over? Already...?"

He then noticed one of the workers maintaining the place as he pointed out the problem.

Kieran: "This machine might be rigged..."

???: "Haven't you read the sign? Play at your own risk pal."

As the worker walked off, one of Kieran's eyes twitched as he sighed.

Kieran: "This place is a ripoff..."

???: "I agree. This place makes some of the machines impossible to handle."

A female voice could be heard behind Kieran as he turned his head to see a girl who seemed to be roughly around his age, though her style gave off a weird vibe. Having long black hair and dark grey eyes, her attire clearly spoke of somebody who's had it a little rough. She was currently resting against one of the arcade machines as she had a somewhat neutral expression.

Kieran: "I'm guessing you're a regular here?"

???: "Nah, decided to come by here to enjoy myself. Though I think some of the workers here that maintain this dump can be quite a nuisance."

Her tone clearly showed one of venom, though she looked at Kieran carefully, eyeing him up and down for a moment as she walked over to him with her hands in her pockets.

???: "You say this machine's rigged? How so?"

Kieran simply shrugs as he looks at the machine he played a moment ago.

Kieran: "Normally when a game starts, you get a chance to learn how to handle it, even if it's an arcade game... Though it was too fast that I don't think a beginner could even handle it..."

The girl would simply scoff a little as she then lets out a small smile.

???: "You sound like a nerd. So how about this?"

She then put her hand on the machine as she turned her head towards Kieran.

???: "You owe me one nerd."

Suddenly, currents of electricity began to flow out of the girl's hand as it went into the arcade machine. However, after a bit of time, the machine began to spit out a lot of tokens as Kieran was honestly amazed by this.

Kieran *Thoughts*: "An electric based Quirk...?"

Kieran: "Was that your Quirk?"

She would simply shrug.

???: "Eh, something like that."

Kieran would simply go down to pick up a couple of the tokens as he checked each one, being quite legit. Strangely, while Kieran was busy picking up the tokens, the girl was looking at him with interest.

??? *Thoughts*: "The nerd seems alright... Not judgmental off the bat. Maybe he's a good kid...?"

As Kieran lifted himself back up with a fair amount of tokens stashed away in his jacket pockets, he stood back up.

Kieran: "Thanks. I'm Kieran by the way, Kieran Castiel."

???: "Vixen, Vixen Levin."

The girl, now known as Vixen seemed to be somewhat comfortable with Kieran for the moment as they Kieran seemed glad to make a friend, sort of at least.

Kieran: "Want to play some games? I could use a little distraction."

Though as Vixen was about to reply, she then noticed some people she seemed to recognize as she quickly looked at Kieran.

Vixen: "Nah, I'm good. I got to bail."

She then quickly began to walk away as Kieran was left standing there in confusion. However, the people Vixen recognized then shoved Kieran out of the way. Kieran had no choice but to watch them go in the same direction as Vixen, making him raise an eyebrow.

Kieran *Thoughts*: "She in trouble with something...?"

Kieran then quietly followed behind as he then noticed a group of what he could assume to be thugs surrounding Vixen as she kept up a neutral expression, though a hint of anger in her eyes.

Thug: "Long time no see, freak. Where do you think you're going?"

She would simply shrug her shoulders as she responds in a calm tone.

Vixen: "Just taking a break from the whole gig. Didn't your boss tell you to mind your own business?"

Thug: "Oh, that's where you're sorely mistaken. The boss has been looking for you freak."

The other thugs then began to chuckle as Kieran remained behind one of the arcade machines, watching carefully as he could tell that Vixen is somewhat in trouble. Though he was honestly surprised with how calm Vixen was in the moment.

Vixen: "So what's it about? Was it about your meeting point under that bridge before? I practically cleaned up the mess you lot failed to do in the first place."

The thug then growled as he walked up to her, angry as he was in front of her face.

Thug: "You practically ruined the meeting. You not only trashed our deal, but you also caused us to go into a conflict we were trying to avoid in the first place. Heroes are simply investigating our routes daily around here. And who do you think we have to blame here?"

Vixen: "I don't know. Maybe it's your ugly mug. Your breath smells rather shitty for how long you're talking."

The thug then punched Vixen in the face as she fell back towards some other thugs as they grabbed her arms to pin her. Making Kieran think that he heard enough, making him look down at his Omnitrix.

Kieran: "This practically calls for me stepping in at the right time right...? Alright then... I still owe you one."

He then would activate the dial as he turns it to match with the Alien he wanted, slamming the dial down as a bright red light engulfed him. Though the light was noticed by the thugs as they looked towards the direction it came from, only for everyone to notice X-treme appearing right in front of them.

X-treme: "Apologies for the intrusion. I think it's time to be sent packing."

Before the thugs got any time to speak, X-treme immediately sped around the group leader as he created a small tornado to knock him into the air. Once he was done, he immediately stopped, then doing a spinning kick that knocked him to the other side of the arcade, knocking him out immediately as the other thugs stood there in shock. Though within those few seconds, X-treme immediately took care of them, blitzing them as he winded them all and knocked them all towards the other thug one by one until they were all down and out for the count. 

Once he stopped, his back was towards Vixen as she stood there honestly surprised. X-treme stood there with a form of confidence.

X-treme: "I would say that should wrap things up."

X-treme then disappeared within a blur as Vixen blinked a few times as she couldn't believe what she saw.

Vixen *Thoughts*: "Wait... was that... a Kineceleran?"

[Time Skip]

A few minutes had passed since that moment as Kieran could be seen standing outside the Total Zone Arcade. He had his hands in his pockets as he was having an internal conflict due to what he did to save Vixen from those thugs that was picking on her. 

Kieran *Thoughts*: "Come on Kieran... You know for a fact that she was in trouble. You never abandon those who are in trouble... but was me turning into an Alien to deal with them the right choice? Wouldn't me being in my normal self be enough for that...?"

He would then shake his head to get his thoughts together.

Kieran *Thoughts*: "No. What's done is done... Hopefully nobody saw me transform in the first place..."

???: "Hey Kieran!"

He stopped his train of thoughts as he turned his head to see Vixen approaching him as she had just left the Arcade, having a small smile on her face, whether it be neutral or warm, Kieran couldn't properly tell. 

Vixen: "Did you see what that speedy guy did to those chumps?"

Kieran: "Actually yeah, I did... Well, technically, I know the guy so..."

Vixen: "Really now? That's actually cool. So, want to hang out?"

Kieran was surprised when hearing this as they are both still strangers.

Kieran: "Huh?"

Vixen: "You seem like a cool guy. Plus, your buddy helped out."

Kieran: "Well I don't mind, since I still got plenty of time to kill."

Kieran *Thoughts*: "This might help get my mind off of some things perhaps..."

The two then had an endearing smile towards one another as they began to walk together. A few more minutes pass as they continued talking to one another. The two mainly started hitting it off as they could agree about certain things. Though they both were currently talking about each others' pasts for the time being.

Vixen: "So you're actually Quirkless?"

Kieran: "Yeah... Not something to admit out loud nowadays. Though I technically study on I-Island."

Vixen: "The I-Island? Where most of those guys with those weird white coats tend to go?"

Kieran: "Scientists and Inventors. I'm currently studying on how to become a Support Item Inventor. Considering that I didn't really have much opportunities while growing up, while only living with my Grandpa."

Vixen: "That strangely sounds lonely, don't you think?"

Kieran: "I mean, I had help over there. Though trust me, I've been quite a delinquent."

Vixen chuckled a little, looking at him with suspicion.

Vixen: "You? You were a delinquent? You don't look like one."

Kieran: "I had a whole year to set myself straight. Mister Shield was the one who actually set me straight."

Vixen: "Mister Shield?"

Kieran: "David Shield. One of the best Inventors around, who also was once a sidekick to All Might himself when he was in America all those years ago."

Vixen: "Damn, you got a whole future ahead of you huh?"

Kieran: "You could say that... Though I'm currently here on the Summer Vacation alongside Mister Shield, his daughter Melissa, and my grandfather. Though everything has been a bit of a wild ride these few weeks."

Vixen: "Really now? In what way was it wild nerd?"

Kieran: "Eh, can't really tell you. It's a big secret."

Vixen simply scoffs when hearing this, though Kieran took this as his opportunity to ask her questions.

Kieran: "So your Quirk, how does it work? I saw you being able to allow electrical currents flow through your hand into that arcade machine back there."

Vixen then chuckles a little, having a bit of a sad smile while also keeping up a smug expression.

Vixen: "I was obviously born with it. I'm practically like an energy sponge. I can absorb most forms of energy from most electrical outlets. Soak it all up and dish it out. A very handy power when it comes to certain situations if I do say so myself."

Kieran: "That's actually really amazing. I could see many ways of utilizing such a power in the first place. Though with that kind of power, haven't you ever considered becoming a Hero?"

Vixen simply rolls her eyes, shrugging as she kept her hands in her pockets.

Vixen: "Eh, been much of a bad girl ever since I could remember. Causing trouble wherever I went and eventually, my parents disappeared one day without a trace. Probably left me behind to fend for the wolves or some shit like that..."

Kieran could tell from Vixen's expression that she clearly to some degree felt kind of guilty about it, though was hiding it very well behind adjusting her expressions. However, she quickly spoke up again.

Vixen: "The end of that answer is simple. I don't want to be a Hero, just doing what I can to get by. So what about you, have you ever met your parents?"

Kieran: "Well... Not really. My parents apparently died when I was a kid... So I never really knew much about them..."

Kieran then quickly cleared his throat, trying to change the topic as he then had to bring something up.

Kieran: "Anyways, why was that group after you?"

Vixen then narrowed her eyes, thinking about how to answer him in a simple and understanding manner. She could tell that he and her get along very well and that perhaps they could work together from time to time, or perhaps become friends if given enough time. She then kept looking ahead while speaking with a bit of a neutral tone.

Vixen: "I used to work for this group of teenagers that were planning on making it big. Only worked for them for maybe a month or two. I practically trashed their meeting with another criminal group under the 39th Street Bridge about a week ago. Now they simply have the law and Heroes going after them since they practically count as Villains in that sense."

Kieran: "Though why work for them?"

Vixen: "For the thrill. They sent me to deal with a couple of shitheads who simply wanted to cause problems. We practically dismantled most of the crime routes within New York itself. Though we did it in illegal means, and when I learnt the group wanted to make a deal with a sworn enemy, I'd figure they needed to learn their lesson."

Vixen then stopped for a moment, looking at Kieran as he stopped too.

Vixen: "You know what, I have an idea. I'm planning on exposing a hideout that belonged to the group. You want in?"

Kieran: "Seriously?"

Vixen: "Sure. You technically tagged along now, so I say it's only fair you help me."

Kieran then smiled towards Vixen who smiled back.

Kieran: "Very well. There's nothing wrong with doing some Vigilantism if done right."

Vixen: "Totally."

They both then shook hands as they agreed to work together on Vixen's crazy idea. We then cut back to the hotel that the others were staying at as Melissa was on her bed, reading a book that was offered by the hotel staff as she was reading calmly. David as per usual was busy on his laptop as he was looking at the progress that's been going on back at I-Island since he still was in charge of the developments on the other side. 

However, Damon walked into the room as he looked around, just only now realizing something.

Damon: "Say, where's Kieran?"

Melissa then looked up at him as she didn't exactly know.

Melissa: "I don't know Uncle Damon. He walked out and said he was going for a walk, exploring the city for a bit to get some fresh air. I think he might be back later..."

David would then sigh, adjusting his glasses as he puts his laptop down.

David: "I really needed to talk to him about something... Since we still needed to explore the different functions of that Omnitrix of his."

Melissa: "Though isn't it best to learn about it naturally over time instead of rushing into things...? Papa, didn't Kieran tell you that he would rather do it as his own pace?"

David: "I know Melissa... but I just think that if we don't learn as much as we can from that thing, Kieran wouldn't be able to become a Hero properly. We could perhaps unlock its full potential somehow."

Damon: "I would advise against that David. That Omnitrix is clearly Alien tech, and we don't know how that kind of technology works in the first place. For all we know, it was probably created by some genius inventor from some distant planet."

David then looked at Damon with suspicion.

David: "Wouldn't you want to know what that Omnitrix is capable of besides those transformations? The splicing of possible Alien DNA samples? Merging not only Kieran's DNA, but also the DNA of other Aliens in the process? The possibilities are endless when it comes to that."

Melissa: "Papa, I can agree about that but... We don't know what could possibly happen if we try to tamper with it. Kieran is the one using it, so shouldn't he be the one to experiment with it at times?"

David then sighed, offering a reassuring smile.

David: "Yeah, you're right Melissa. Perhaps I'm being a bit too hasty."

David *Thoughts*: "Though if Toshi's condition is getting worse since the last time I spoke with him... Wouldn't it be better to try and create a new Symbol people can look up to when he's gone...?"

David had a down expression, contemplating on what he was thinking about as he was in deep thought. Though Melissa seemed worried about it as she looked at Damon.

Melissa: "Uncle Damon, we could leave Papa to rest and focus on his work while we look for him right?"

Damon offered a warm smile, ruffling Melissa's hair as he chuckled a bit.

Damon: "Of course we can Little Mel. David, we'll be looking for Kieran while you are busy alright?"

David snapped out of his stupor as he looked at the two, nodding.

David: "Of course."

Damon: "Though do remember to get some rest, you've been up a bit longer than you need to be at times."

David: "Sure thing Damon. See you later then."

Damon and Melissa then left as David was left alone in the room, sighing to himself as he took off his glasses.

David *Thoughts*: "Toshi... From what you told me... I know I shouldn't worry, but with the condition you're in... I just hope it doesn't affect your work too much. Just get some rest when you have to, old friend..."

He then looked at his laptop which had his desktop open as it had a wallpaper of David with a much younger Melissa in his arms and a buff and muscular blonde man who he knew as All Might, or by his real name, Toshinori Yagi. David could notice the joy and happiness within the background, and he knew deep down that All Might was always the type to push beyond his limits to bring forth a peaceful era.

However, from what he was told by him directly not too long ago when they had a call, All Might apparently had his condition getting worse. Even though it isn't incredibly fast per se, he had a feeling that something might happen, and he wasn't sure what it was. It could be paranoia, but he thinks that if he could help create a new Symbol for the people to follow by to bring forth another peaceful era, he would feel accomplished. Or at least he hopes so....

[Time Skip]

It is now currently night time as we can see both Kieran and Vixen making their way to what seemed to be a warehouse by the docks. Though Kieran currently had his hood up as Vixen didn't want to use hers in the first place. The two stopped at the entrance as she looked at Kieran with a confident smirk on her face.

Vixen: "I heard some shipment just came in a couple of hours ago. So some of the things inside are still new."

Kieran: "Though what makes you think that they would simply pack stolen goods in a place like this?"

Vixen: "Trust me, the moment new shipment comes in, they always steal the goods that could make them a profit. That's how they managed to earn a market within New York in the first place. Now come on, let's get this show on the road."

She then put her hand against the panel as she used her power to short circuit it, only for it to explode and break apart. 

Vixen: "Alright nerd, help me kick in the door."

Kieran simply nodded as they both kicked in the door at the same time, making their way inside as Vixen flipped the light switch to turn on all the lighting in the warehouse. Kieran looked around, noticing that all of these wooden crates must've been more recent since he couldn't notice any form of dust anywhere.

Kieran: "This warehouse sure seems recent in terms of collection."

Vixen: "The bastards just love to haul a lot..."

Vixen then began to open one of the crates by force as when she was able to break it open, she noticed it being filled to the brim with cash, making her smirk.

Vixen: "Take a good look at this."

Kieran walked over as his eyes widened.

Kieran: "They've been hauling a lot of money huh...?"

Vixen: "Yeah, they sure have... Those sons of bitches will get what's coming to them the moment the authority gets wind of this."

However, they both heard the glass windows begin to shatter as they noticed some smoke grenades land within the warehouse, covering the area in smoke as they could hear helicopters outside. The two were coughing a bit as Kieran noticed the spotlight from one of the helicopters, making him realize that the police must've found this place.

Kieran: "What do we do?!"

Vixen: "The authority will figure out the rest! Let's just get out of here!"

Kieran agreed to this as they began making their way towards the nearest exit, only for them to stop for a moment as a spotlight revealed them. This forced them to make their way to another exit as Vixen stopped for a moment, noticing an outlet as she had a smirk on her face. She immediately outreached her one hand, absorbing the electricity into her hand as she felt the power coursing throughout her body as once she was done as lifted it, feeling the electrical charge in her hand.

As Kieran made his way towards the nearest exit, two SWAT Unit men kick down the door as they aimed their guns at him.

SWAT Unit: "Freeze punks!"

Kieran raised his hands in surrender as he backed up a bit. Though in this moment, Vixen found a forklift as she immediately put her hand on it.

Vixen: "Time to rev things up!"

She then charged the flow of electrical energy into the forklift as it began to speed up on its own towards the two SWAT Unit men, making the two unable to dodge in time and get slammed into more crates as they were dizzy and out cold. Kieran honestly wasn't expecting this, but he looked at Vixen with a thumbs up, allowing the two to immediately make a run for it. 

However, the moment they stepped outside, police sirens were heard as the police cars began to park up front, making the two run back inside and hide behind some crates. Vixen growled under her breath in annoyance.

Vixen: "Great, no way out. Damned shitheads. What the hell do we do?"

Kieran then looked down at his Omnitrix as he then thought of an idea.

Kieran: "I think I have an idea, but do you think you can keep a secret?"

Vixen raised an eyebrow in confusion, only to simply shrug.

Vixen: "Alright, sure. But make it quick."

Kieran simply nods as he begins to activate the dial, twisting it as Vixen was being mildly confused on what he was doing.

Vixen: "What the hell are you doing...?"

Kieran then looked at the one he wanted, slamming the dial down immediately as he was engulfed in a bright red light, blinding Vixen for a moment. As the light dissipated, Vixen opened her eyes again to see something or someone else in Kieran's place instead. This being seemingly metallic in nature while having a floating head within some sort of gravitational force. Having grey and black colorations as well. Kieran would call this transformation, Polaris.

Vixen: "What the hell...?"

Polaris: "I'll explain everything later. You ready to get out the old fashioned way?"

Vixen then had an evil smirk plastered on her face when she heard that.

Vixen: "By brute force? I like your style nerd."

They then heard footsteps come in through the exit they were originally intending to leave through as Vixen looked up for a moment, noticing many armed SWAT Units, making her narrow her eyes.

Vixen: "Time to see what you can do nerd."

Polaris then stepped out as the SWAT Units looked at him in confusion as they assumed him to be some sort of Villain off the bat, making them aim their weapons at him.

Polaris: "As much as I am against this idea, I hope you're ready to step down!"

The SWAT Units then were about to open fire when Polaris raised his hands. As the shots were fired, Polaris then began to let out some sort of magnetic force that held the bullets in place, along with the incoming bullets until they stopped firing, looking at Polaris in complete shock.

Polaris: "Apologies gentlemen, but I believe these belong to you!"

He then used his magnetic force to send the bullets back at the SWAT Units as he mostly aimed to hit the protective gear, knocking most of them to the ground as some of the bullets did end up hitting through some unprotected parts of the body, though most of them were grazes or aimed to make them not get back up for a while. 

Polaris then lowered his hands as he looked at them.

Polaris: "I'm sorry gentlemen. At least I didn't aim for any vitals. Let's go Vixen."

Vixen simply nodded as they both quickly began to run outside as he noticed some of the police cars as he then used the magnetic force to swing them into the waters to clear a path. Vixen ran ahead as when a spotlight from the one helicopter begun to shine at him. He turned around, recognizing it to be a police helicopter as he immediately raised his hands, using the magnetic force to force the helicopter to struggle to maintain its balance.

However, as much as Polaris wanted to slam the helicopter against something, he refused to due to the people inside of it. So instead, he made the helicopter struggle to maintain its momentum as once he releases it, the pilot focused on trying to recover while Polaris ran away from the scene. 

[Time Skip]

A few minutes pass ever since the situation where Kieran and Vixen were at the warehouse. There was radio chatter going on about the whole ordeal, mainly labelling it being two Villains breaking and entering a highly secured warehouse for a prominent shipping company. We can see the Rust Bucket driving at good speeds as both Damon and Melissa heard about it, though the two had entirely different reactions.

When the description of one of the supposed Villains were given, the both of them recognized that it was one of Kieran's Aliens, Polaris. When knowing of this, Damon is understandably upset and disappointed in Kieran doing something like this, while Melissa felt sad about it all. Melissa felt like it was her responsibility too to watch over Kieran to make sure he doesn't get into trouble, but the issue still stood where she trusted him enough to make his own choices. 

Damon currently had an angry expression as he was driving.

Damon: "I swear... if I find him, he'll be in big trouble."

Melissa: "I'm sorry Uncle Damon... I should've followed him or something... to make sure he didn't get in trouble..."

Damon: "No, it isn't your fault Little Mel. Kieran has always been reckless, and here I thought I-Island got his shit together."

Melissa: "He wasn't that much of a delinquent anymore though..."

Damon: "Even if he wasn't anymore, he could still go back to those ways. Back in his previous school, he literally ended up in many fights. He could state it as self defense, but I'm not so sure anymore..."

Melissa: "But... Kieran isn't like that. He's been trying to change. Become more mature, and even try to become someone he truly wanted to be... I just hope he's okay..."

We then cut to an alley where both Kieran and Vixen were, as they were both out of breath. Vixen looked at Kieran with fascination the moment she recovered.

Vixen: "So that watch lets you transform into that magnetic metal man... Whenever you want?"

Kieran sighed, having a smile of his own as he explained.

Kieran: "Not just that one... It sends out a form of special energy, so I can transform into ten different Aliens..."

Vixen then raised an eyebrow in suspicion.

Vixen: "Wait? You're Quirkless, but you can transform into ten different Aliens?"

Kieran: "Yeah..."

Vixen: "And that speedy guy, that was you?"

Kieran: "That's about right..."

He then chuckles awkwardly while rubbing the back of his head, though Vixen smiles while thinking of something.

Vixen *Thoughts*: "Interesting... So he practically has an Alien device I've never seen before. Looks Galvin though... Yet why is it red? I always recognized the green colourations..."

Vixen: "So, can you show me what other Aliens you can turn into then?"

Kieran: "It isn't that simple. Sometimes when I use the transformations, they tend to take up the energy from within the Omnitrix. So I'm trying to conserve the energy so I can transform more option before it needs to recharge..."

Vixen *Thoughts*: "The Omnitrix huh...? Quite the name."

Vixen: "Give me that, perhaps I can do something to make it better."

As she reached out for the Omnitrix, Kieran pulled his arm back as he backed up a bit.

Kieran: "I wouldn't want to tamper with it too much... Since it's Alien tech and all... Besides, it's clamped to my wrist, so it isn't coming off any time soon..."

Vixen *Thoughts*: "Of course it's like that... The Galvin are practically geniuses..."

Vixen then thought of an idea as she had an evil smirk. 

Vixen: "You know what, we should be partners. Between the two of us, with our combined capabilities, we can do whatever we want, whenever we want. So, what do you say, up for one more run, friend?"

Vixen then outstretched her hand as Kieran was conflicted for a moment, unsure on if he should go through with this. However, since he's gone this far, and he hasn't seen anything wrong about Vixen at the moment, he simply smiles back at her, shaking her hand to confirm their partnership.

[Time Skip]

We can see both Kieran and Vixen making their way into a subway station as it seemed mostly vacant, making their way towards the train tracks. Vixen had a smirk on her face the whole time as she made her way down to the tracks, her hands cackling with electrical energy as Kieran was following behind her.

She immediately made her way to the lever as she allowed the electrical energy to flow into it, allowing her to switch the train tracks from being separate to being connected. Kieran was confused on what she was doing.

Kieran: "Wait... What are we doing?"

Vixen turned back towards him as she had enthusiasm in her plan.

Vixen: "A money train loaded with cash comes down this track in particular. So when it crashes into the incoming passenger train, boom! Instant jackpot! You turn into that speedy guy, and then we're out of here!"

Kieran then realized what was going on, realizing that he was getting involved in a crime. 

Kieran: "Wait... but hundreds of innocent lives will get hurt!"

Vixen: "Hey, no pain no gain."

Kieran: "You can't do this!"

Vixen: "Sure we can. I just switched the tracks, so the plan is going in motion already nerd."

Kieran then narrowed his eyes, feeling absolutely betrayed by what Vixen is doing.

Kieran: "I meant that I can't let you do this."

Vixen was surprised that Kieran was defying her suddenly, making her angry as well, narrowing her eyes at him. The two eyed each other down as she was infuriated by his betrayal.

Vixen: "We shook, we're partners in this endeavor."

Kieran: "No. This is going way too far. First you make me break into a warehouse, only to get swarmed by the law. Then you make me want to cause a crime when I could be seen as a criminal? Not going to happen, Vixen."

Vixen: "Really now? Then go ahead, try and stop me nerd. Of course I lied to you when we invaded that warehouse, I simply was using you to my own benefits."

Kieran then gritted his teeth, then calming down as he kept his eyes narrowed towards Vixen.

Kieran: "You don't care about anyone else but yourself huh?"

Vixen: "Why should I care about anybody else when everyone sees me as a freak? A reject? A problem child? I simply return the favor, and show them who the true freak is."

Kieran then attempted a punch towards Vixen, only for her to simply side step out of the way. Which she then tripped him so she can grab him by the shoulders and toss him away onto his back as he groaned a little in pain. He looked up at her as she had an angry expression that remained somewhat neutral, while her tone showed aggravation.

Vixen: "You fight like a street punk. No proper defense class nerd? I thought better..."

Kieran then got back up to his feet, activating the dial on his Omnitrix as he glared at her.

Kieran: "No matter what, I will stop you and switch those tracks back!"

He then slams down on the dial as he was engulfed in a bright red light. As the light dissipated, it was revealed that he transformed into Hellflame as he was angry. He lifted his hand as it began to heat up even more.

Hellflame: "I advise you to stand back."

Vixen: "Or else what? You going to cook my dinner for me?"

Hellflame: "Fight me, and you're going to be the one getting cooked."

Vixen then shook her head a bit, chuckling to herself as she had a smug look on her face.

Vixen: "You're just like the rest of them. Very well, I guess we should make this, interesting..."

Vixen ended up standing next to the same generator box that was next to the lever that switched the tracks, as she then put her hand on it. She then began to use her electrical energy to overload it as the subway lights began to flicker and eventually break, leaving the subway pitch dark as the only source of light was from Hellflame.

He carefully looked around, trying to figure out where Vixen was as he was trying to use most of his senses to determine. From what he could tell, he can't really see her, even though he is generating light and heat. She seemed to be rather sneaky as he couldn't hear her at all, making him turn his back from time to time to keep an eye out for his surroundings. He wasn't liking this at all, while he was doing his best to stay calm. 

Hellflame: "Alright then... I guess I'll have to increase the heat."

He then began to increase the intensity of his flames, creating a brighter light to light up the subway as he could see better. Though in this moment, as he left himself vulnerable, Vixen leaped onto his back as her arms wrapped around him. He was moving about frantically as he was trying to get her off.

Hellflame: "Get off!"

Vixen: "Too bad! You'll have to do better than-"

Though before she could finish her sentence, her hand landed on the dial as she began to absorb the energy from the dial, making her feel intense pain as her body was covered in sparks of energy, knocking her off of him. He then turned around, only to get hit by a fire blast as he fell on the other side of the tracks. As he recovered, he then noticed something different about Vixen as her right arm is now covered in the same way as his molten-like body, making her arm look like it was replaced with a part of Hellflame's arm.

Vixen: "Pretty neat right nerd? Since I absorb energy, I can absorb your Alien powers!"

Hellflame: "Oh you got to be kidding me..."

Hellflame got back to his feet as he looked at her with seriousness in his eyes.

Hellflame: "You don't have to do this..."

Vixen: "Oh I do now!"

Vixen then charged towards Hellflame as he moved out of the way, only for her to do a spinning kick that hit Hellflame in the head as he stumbled a bit as he was turned around. Though Vixen then fired a longer fire blast at Hellflame as the pressure knocked him to his knees.

Hellflame *Thoughts*: "Damn... her control over that is ridiculous..."

Vixen walked over as she had a deadly glare.

Vixen: "It's time I got back what's coming to me. Nobody is going to call me a freak anymore!"

Suddenly, the sound of trains could be heard as Hellflame looked to his side, noticing one of the trains as Vixen smiled in delight. Then Hellflame looked to his other side as he noticed the other train.

Vixen: "Looks like it's payday."

Hellflame then had no choice but to melt the lever with a blast of flames to switch the tracks, allowing the passenger train to pass. However, Hellflame was still on the track with the money train. So in order for him to get out of this situation, he decided to stand up properly, releasing a torrent of flames around himself in a form of a spiral as the money train went straight through it, with Hellflame nowhere in sight as Vixen growled as she was pissed off.

Vixen: "No!"

Vixen then released a slash of flames towards one side of the subway to let out her anger, setting that side ablaze as she sighed, calming herself down.

Vixen: "Forget the money... I guess it's payback time towards those sons of bitches that wronged me..."

Her molten flame hand then gripped tightly as she began to walk off. However, Hellflame is revealed to be on top of the money train, hanging on for dear life as his hand managed to melt a hole in it to allow him to hang on in the first place.

Hellflame: "This is definitely more than I bargained for..."

As the train then entered the clearing, Hellflame still held on as he was trying to come up with a solution. 

Hellflame: "Alright Kieran... All you have to do is-"

Though he was suddenly interrupted as the recognizable beeping sound was heard as within that moment, a bright white light engulfed him as when it dissipated, Kieran was hanging on for dear life.

Kieran: "Are you serious?!"

He then heard the sound of a honking horn, making him look down to the side as he noticed the Rust Bucket. As the RV's roof cover then began to expand as Kieran realized that he needed to jump. Though Kieran also noticed one of the usual signs as he gritted his teeth, forcing himself back onto his feet as he then leapt off of the train, landing on the cover as he laid there, sighing in relief that he was still alive.

[Time Skip]

The Rust Bucket was parked at a nearby parking lot as the trio were currently in the RV. Melissa was mostly listening as she understood why Damon was agitated at Kieran for. Kieran and Damon were mostly in a back and forth conversation.

Damon: "Do you intend on doing this again?!"

Kieran: "No Grandpa... I messed up, I know..."

Damon: "You need to understand that the Omnitrix isn't exactly something you can use for your own benefits!"

Kieran: "I get it... I was just trying to help somebody... but I was tricked..."

Damon then sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose.

Damon: "I just hope you don't make the same mistake again kiddo..."

Kieran: "Though believe me when I say this... Vixen is currently out there using a partial bit of my power for whatever purpose! If I don't go and stop her now, it will become a problem! I know I've done bad things tonight, but let me make up for it by cleaning up my own mess!"

Kieran said with determination as he was determined to make up for his mistake. Melissa had a sad smile on her face as she spoke up.

Melissa: "Alright, so where would she be now...?"

Kieran: "I think I know where..."

[Time Skip]

We can see Vixen as she was walking under the 39th Street Bridge as she had an angry expression on her face, utilizing her flames to trap the thugs that were present.

Thug: "Hey come on now Vixen! We can work this out!"

Vixen: "Oh I don't think so."

She then released a wave of flames, forcing the thugs to move out of the way as they tried to make a run for it. She then scoffs as she then aims a flame blast directly on top of them, forcing rubble on top of the thugs as they got stuck underneath it. She then smirked as she walked up to them, standing in front of them as she aimed her molten flame hand at them.

Vixen: "How does it feel to be on the other side now huh? Feel weak? Pathetic? It's what you lot tend to do to others, including me..."

???: "Stop!"

Vixen then stopped, turning her head to see Kieran with his hood on walking towards her as she narrowed her eyes.

Vixen: "Kieran... What are you doing here nerd?"

Kieran then came to a stop as he glared at her.

Kieran: "To finish what I started. Killing them isn't going to make you feel better now is it?"

Vixen then scoffs.

Vixen: "You don't seem to quite understand. I hold all the cards here!"

Vixen then fires a blast of flames towards him, only for Kieran to roll out of the way as he activates the dial on his Omnitrix, slamming it down immediately as a red light engulfed him. Once the light dissipated, he had transformed into Stalagmite as he kept his narrowed gaze on her as he stood up.

Stalagmite: "This will be your only warning. Stand down, or things will get ugly."

Vixen: "Oh it already has!"

Vixen then released a torrent of flames as Stalagmite stood in place as he was engulfed in it. After it was done, she kept her smirk, only for it to disappear when she noticed the figure of Stalagmite in the smoke until it dissipated, revealing him having no scratch whatsoever.

Vixen: "Tsk. Of course Petrosapiens have that capability..."

She then noticed her arm and hand return to normal as she was confused.

Vixen: "W-What the?!"

Stalagmite then walked towards her as he remained stern.

Stalagmite: "You may absorb energy, but once it runs out, you can't use it anymore right? It would appear you failed to keep track of that."

Vixen then growled underneath her breath as she walked over to him in return.

Vixen: "You're going to give me more then. Whether you like it or not."

Stalagmite: "You can try, but you won't succeed."

Stalagmite then charged towards her, sharpening his hand into a sharp diamond as he attempted to strike at her. However, she simply dodged sideways as she attempts a spinning kick to his jaw, only for him to stumble slightly but feel no pain. He then noticed her trying to go in again, only for him to simply side step out of the way this time as his right hand turned to normal again to punch her in the gut, as he then slams her onto the ground. 

She was slightly winded from that, but as he was about to stomp down on her, she quickly rolled out of the way as she got back onto her feet easily. She then charged towards him again as he was waiting for her to attack, though before she did, she slid underneath him as he was surprised by this. He immediately spun around, trying to backhand her as she ducked underneath to then reach out towards his dial.

Once her hand connected, electrical energy began to flow into her as her arm began to transform into Stalagmite's crystals along with a part of her body as she smirked devilishly. Stalagmite immediately tried to grab her, only for her to duck underneath and trip him as he used his one hand as support to attempt a spinning kick. However, Vixen simply hardened her arm more as she blocked the attack as it knocked her back a bit as Stalagmite took this as his opportunity to recover.

Vixen: "Petrosapien hardened skin is mainly comprised of these hard diamond crystals. So I can be as durable as you shithead!"

Kieran: "Petro- Wait... You're an Alien?"

Vixen then chuckled a bit.

Vixen: "So what if I am? Why should I have to explain myself?"

Kieran: "No matter... I'm still going to take you down."

Vixen: "Oh this is going to be real fun..."

They both then charged at one another as Vixen remained on utilizing her flexibility to her advantage, combining her agility with the crystal powers she obtained to outsmart and mess with Stalagmite as he remained on the defensive, blocking most of the damage and keeping her at bay. He was mostly waiting for openings as he sometimes fired off small crystal shards as projectiles to try and force her to move about and waste her time as he also sometimes focused on creating diamond-like shields to remain on a defensive posture. 

While their fight continued, both Damon and Melissa arrived to the scene as they first focused on saving the thugs, telling them to go away while they had no choice but to watch on. Though as a little bit of time passes, Stalagmite found an opening he needed as Vixen attempted a strong roundhouse kick on him, only for him to raise his arm to block the kick. Though due to that leg not being covered in the crystals, she felt the pain rush through her as Stalagmite immediately grabbed it.

Stalagmite: "Got ya."

He then swung her around as he flung her into a wall and sharpened his other arm into a sharp diamond to strike her. However, she immediately dodges with her head and attempts an attack with her crystal arm. Though that was thwarted when Stalagmite immediately headbutts her to stagger her. She immediately stumbled backwards as before she could recover, Stalagmite punched her immediately into a nearby wall full force as she fell to the ground, winded and exhausted. She coughed out a bit of blood as she was struggling to get back up. 

This was the sign that Stalagmite won as he slammed his hand on the dial to transform himself back into Kieran as he walked up to her. He stood in front of her, looking down at Vixen as he felt bad for her. He knew what he saw the first time earlier that he met her. The pain, the loneliness in her eyes when she mentioned her family before. He couldn't imagine what she went through, considering he never knew his real parents that well to begin with.

Kieran: "I'm sorry it had to come to this Vixen..."

Vixen then looked up at Kieran, who had a saddened expression as she was surprised to not see him with an angry one. 

Kieran: "I know we practically have different morals... but I know your power could be used for good. Even if others would consider you a freak, I wouldn't. To me, whether you're a Human born with a Quirk, or without one. Or if you're an Alien from another world, I believe we all deserve second chances right? I can tell you're hurt, and I can help you, even if it isn't much, but I'm willing to try..."

Kieran then outstretched his hand towards her as she was surprised by his words. Though as she was about to reach out to his hand, she immediately grabbed the Omnitrix as he was yanked forward as they both stood in place. Kieran was trying to get her off while she was trying to pull him closer.

Vixen: "As touching as your speech was, give me that Omnitrix!"

Kieran: "No way! It's stuck to me in the first place!"

Suddenly, bright red electrical energy began to crackle from his Omnitrix as it then released a shockwave that knocked the two away from each other. Kieran landed closer to Melissa and Damon as he quickly helped him back up, while Vixen was on the other side, looking down at her hands as she somehow returned to normal.

Vixen: "W-What?! No!"

She then began to run off as Kieran was left in a daze, unable to hear Damon or Melissa properly.

[Time Skip]

It was the next morning as the Rust Bucket was leaving New York. Though it was mostly an awkward silence as Kieran hasn't been speaking at all, feeling guilty for what he has done. Damon has forgiven Kieran for manning up for his own mistakes, though he doesn't know if he could actually forgive him entirely. Melissa felt a bit down, trying to comfort Kieran in some way as she had her hand on his shoulder. 

Though David was looking at the entire situation, as he was informed on what happened last night. Understandably, David chewed Kieran out on it, and he may have gone a little bit too far on that. All he could hope now is that Kieran doesn't do anything this stupid again.

Kieran: "Look... I'm sorry... I didn't mean for this to happen..."

Melissa: "It's alright Kieran. Even though you could've defeated and detained Vixen, you tried to save her... To me, that's very heroic of you."

Kieran looked at Melissa, smiling weakly as he felt like his body was lifted by that.

Kieran: "Thanks..."

We then cut to an underground subway as we see Vixen resting by herself as she chuckled to herself, raising her right hand.

Vixen: "People called me a freak, I guess I am one now..."

Her hand then lit ablaze as she laughed maniacally....

A/N:
Okay, I will admit, I wasn't expecting myself to write a long chapter again. However, I think at this rate, I just might as well write long chapters. I apologize if the chapters are too long sometimes, but I guess this will be more of a staple now for the story. So I hope you enjoyed!